PRACTICAL MAPPING
See where VAPT may support the journey.
The relationship is supporting—not equivalent. Final requirements must be confirmed with the appropriate auditor, certification body, CPA or qualified PCI professional.
DriverSecurity objectiveHow VAPT may supportTypical triggerImportant limitation
ISO/IEC 27001Risk treatment and control assuranceScoped VAPT can test relevant technical exposure and support evidence of corrective action.Risk-based or assurance-drivenTesting does not itself award ISO certification.
SOC 2Controls relevant to the in-scope serviceAssessment and remediation records may support relevant evidence requested by the service auditor.Readiness, examination or material changeEvidence sufficiency is determined by the independent CPA firm.
PCI DSSProtection of payment-account dataTesting may support applicable internal, external, application and segmentation-testing requirements.Current PCI DSS requirements and environment scopeConfirm applicability and validation with a qualified PCI professional.
Customer reviewProduct and supplier assuranceCurrent reports, remediation status and revalidation history can support due-diligence responses.Procurement, renewal or material changeEvidence shared must match the customer request and approved disclosure scope.